Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS

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US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

16.7%

4.86% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,663

2.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$168,500

8.85% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,986

38.9% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS had a population of N/A people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $60,663. Between N/A and N/A the population of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $58,914 to $60,663, a 2.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.734%).

2.93% of the households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are Hinds Community College (4,168 degrees awarded in 2022) and Copiah-Lincoln Community College (830 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS borders North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, South Delta Region PUMA, MS, Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, and Southwest Region PUMA, MS.

United States Louisiana Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS is home to a population of N/A people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.27% of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2023, there were 1.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.3k people) in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.51k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are Spanish (2,122 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (244 households), and German (216 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,164

Women

51.4%

64,349

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 132,513 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
69.3k ± 1.44k
White (Non-Hispanic)
50.8k ± 922
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.51k ± 433

2.09%

Hispanic Population

2.62k people

2.09% of the people in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are hispanic (2.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
573 ± 586 people
India
409 ± 496 people
Yemen
222 ± 365 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 573 Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS residents, followed by India with 409 and Yemen with 222.

Foreign-Born Population

1.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

1.55%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

As of 2023, 1.27% of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,122 households (1.79%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
244 households (0.206%)
German
216 households (0.183%)

2.93% of the households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.79% of the households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,354 ± 349
Gulf War (2001-)
1,527 ± 333
Gulf War (1990s)
934 ± 262

Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS employs 53k people. The largest industries in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,532 people), Construction (3,501 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,370 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($133,255), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($123,471), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,410).

Males in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,871. The income inequality in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,270

Women

50.3%

19,075

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS in 2020 was 38,345 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

53k

2022 Value

38.9%

1 Year growth

± 38.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 38.9%, from 38.2k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,682 people), Registered nurses (1,947 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,423 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53k

2022 Value

38.9%

1 Year growth

± 38.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 38.9%, from 38.2k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,532 people), Construction (3,501 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,370 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,185

Median earning men ± $2,853

$37,018

Median earning women ± $2,248

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($70,110), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,065), Construction ($59,880), and Information ($43,636).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS awarded 4,998 degrees. The student population of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS are Black or African American (2,626 and 52.5%), followed by White (2,021 and 40.4%), Two or More Races (135 and 2.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (97 and 1.94%).

The largest universities in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Hinds Community College (4,168 and 83.4%) and Copiah-Lincoln Community College (830 and 16.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12,208 students enrolled in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,728 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
115 degrees awarded
General Studies
1,595 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
116 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hinds Community College
4,168 degrees awarded
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
830 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hinds Community College with 4,168 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 2,234 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, which is 0.808 times less than the 2,764 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,626 degrees mean that there were 1.3 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,021 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($325) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.609% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (26.4k), Some college (26k), and Secondary Education (16.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was $168,500 in 2023, which is 0.555 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $154,800 to $168,500, a 8.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS is 77.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS is $60,663. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

Housing

Property

$168,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,116

$36,609

Median Property Taxes

±$1,652

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.2%

Homeownership

2023

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.2% of the housing units in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $82,980, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $73,385 and $71,018.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,663

Median Household Income

± $2,300

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,894

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.4k households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS grew to $60,663 from the previous year's value of $58,914.

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS

0.448

2021 Wage GINI in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.84% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS (20.4k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1860 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1989 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,860 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS declined by 1.78% from 11% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.